'Heavy Rain Warning' in Northeast Seoul... 'Heat Wave Warning' Maintained Across All of Seoul

On the afternoon of the 13th of last month, when a heavy rain advisory was issued for the Seoul area, the southern end of Hannam Overpass near Hannam Five-way Intersection in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, was flooded, causing vehicles to drive slowly.
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The Korea Meteorological Administration announced at 3:55 PM on the 6th that a heavy rain advisory will be issued for the northeastern area of Seoul, including Nowon-gu. The advisory areas include Nowon-gu, Seongbuk-gu, Jungnang-gu, Gwangjin-gu, Dongdaemun-gu, Dobong-gu, Gangbuk-gu, and Seongdong-gu.

A heavy rain advisory is issued when the rainfall is expected to be 60mm or more in 3 hours or 110mm or more in 12 hours. It is difficult to avoid the rain properly even with an umbrella.

The Korea Meteorological Administration reported that from 1 PM on the same day, 5 to 20mm of rain had already fallen in the northeastern area of Seoul, and an additional 20 to 60mm, with some places expecting over 70mm, is forecast until late afternoon.

When a heavy rain advisory is issued, caution is needed to prepare for river flooding or underground passage isolation accidents. Previously, a heatwave warning had been issued for the entire Seoul area.

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